Step 1:Let's Talk!
Please note that new admissions to Thorncroft are currently paused until September 2024. You are welcome to connect with us to begin the enrollment process, however new placements will not occur until September. Contact Thorncroft via email admissions@thorncroft.org to determine if what you are looking for is likely a good fit for the services we offer! We do not want you to spend time on step two if another organization is more appropriate for your needs and goals. Please note the following conditions for acceptance and continuation.
To be considered for evaluation participants must have the ability to assume a sitting posture, tolerate movement, wear a riding helmet, and be over the age of 5. Participants must also have sufficient tolerance and attention span to benefit from 20 minutes of sustained activity. Thorncroft strives for inclusion of all body sizes, and while our herd is currently conformationally able to accommodate a rider weight of 200 lbs or less for riding lessons, everyone is invited to become a part of the Farm family. Unmounted, ground lessons are available to all.
Step 2: The Fun Part…Paperwork!
Before we can move forward with the intake process Thorncroft must receive all of the following paperwork COMPLETED in full…
The following ADDITIONAL Medical Paperwork is required for prospective Therapeutic Students Only….
- Medical Packet (MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN)
***Please note that 1) Thorncroft will NOT move forward with the intake process or placement on our waiting list if ANY paperwork is incomplete or missing and 2) The submission of this paperwork does NOT guarantee placement into our program.***
Step 3: We Review!
Once we have received all of your completed paperwork our highly experienced evaluation team will review your paperwork and make an initial determination if our services are likely to be appropriate.
At this time we will notify you that either:
- You are being placed on the waiting list until an appropriate fit in the schedule becomes available
- Recommend more appropriate services outside of Thorncroft
Step 4: It’s Evaluation Time!
Next we will offer you a time to come in for a scheduled evaluation appointment which will be conducted by the evaluation team.
- A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE evaluation fee is due at the time of scheduling. A link for payment will be provided to you once scheduled.
During your evaluation, the team will decide if you are an appropriate fit for the services we offer and which programs you are eligible for.
Step 5: Almost There…Placement and scheduling!
Once we have determined that you are appropriate for the openings in our schedule we will offer you a spot and give you an official start date!